Nick Lidstrom was one of my favorite players for a long time. I used to try an model my game after him when I played hockey. I usually tried to wear his number as well in my younger days. The only reason I think its irrational is my hatred for the red wings.

No current players who aren't former Pens fit the bill, but I had SERIOUS love for Joe Sakic when he played. My second favorite player growing up. I call it irrational because I hated those Avs teams otherwise. Forsberg, Foote, Claude, etc. But I did enjoy the Avs destroying the Devils in Game 7 in '01.

ffemtreed wrote:Nick Lidstrom was one of my favorite players for a long time. I used to try an model my game after him when I played hockey. I usually tried to wear his number as well in my younger days. The only reason I think its irrational is my hatred for the red wings.